ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Huddle Up Moms, with the support of the Bridge Institute, is hosting a co-parenting workshop to help parents transition from one home - to two.
This workshop is free and is aimed to empower parents as they navigate these changes in their lives.
Eddy Smart, the Executive Director of the Bridge Institute, joined us on Here @ Home to talk about the workshop and how he walks participants through the many different aspects of navigating the hardships when faced with having to co-parent.
Smart says he will walk people through the steps on how to keep children out of parental conflict, identify the child’s needs during this transition, reduce and resolve conflict, improve communication with children and the other parent, & more.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
It will be held at Huddle Up Moms Sunday, January 28 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Port Sudan, Sudan – January 24, 2024 – The Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM-MM), headed by Minni Minawi, announced its decision to boycott the Cairo workshop on security and humanitarian concerns in Darfur, organized by Promediation, a French conflict resolution group, and the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
This announcement comes after several participants in the workshop indicated the participation of the SLM-MM alongside other Darfur movements aligned with Tagadum, the anti-war coalition of civilian forces, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
SLM-MM leading members informed Sudan Tribune that their delegation, which met with the organizers on Tuesday to explain their position on the workshop, did not engage in any workshop sessions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the SLM-MM said its boycott of the workshop was in harmony with their abandonment of neutrality in the ongoing conflict. This withdrawal is based on the alleged genocide committed by the RSF against a specific ethnic group in West Darfur, human rights abuses committed in areas under the movement’s control, and the recruitment of foreign mercenaries to engineer demographic change in Sudan, recalled the statement.
The movement underscored its demand for “Accountability for all those who have committed crimes against the Sudanese citizens before we can sit with them as partners in workshops, especially such a workshop in which we only see the same group that lined up behind the RSF in the name of (Tagadum).”
The SLM-MM further stated that, after abandoning neutrality, it believes that any ceasefire arrangements should be made within the framework of the Jeddah process and the implementation of the humanitarian agreement reached in May 2023.
Finally, the movement expressed its disapproval of the workshop’s focus on aid delivery in Darfur and security in El Fasher, excluding other regions of the country. The SLM-MM believes that this approach serves a “hidden agenda to divide Sudan into mini-states”.
The workshop, scheduled to conclude on January 25, has drawn participation from the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)-Suleiman Sandal’s faction, the New JEM led by Mansour Arbab, the Sudan Liberation Movement-Transitional Council (SLM-TC) led by al-Hadi Idris, the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (GSLF) headed by al-Tahir Hajer, and the Path Forces Alliance, which encompasses military forces in Libya. A representative of the RSF is also participating.
The Sudanese army has denied reports about its participation in the workshop, stating it has not received any formal invitation. At the same time, the JEM and the SLM led by Mustafa Tambour have announced their boycott of the workshop.
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Disneyland Forward details how officials want to update and renovate the Anaheim theme park. The project will include new attractions, shops and restaurants within its existing 490-acre footprint, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Details about the plan are expected to be shared during the meeting on Tuesday. The City Council is expected to vote on the project proposal later this year, according to the Orange County Register.
Many residents and business leaders expressed their support of the project during a planning committee workshop in October. Still, others were concerned about traffic and said the city needs more housing to accommodate an influx of workers.
The Anaheim-based resort also explained the project to the public during its community coffee events last May. The events hosted by Disney have been going on since 2022, after the company first announced its expansion intentions in March 2021.
Disneyland officials previously said they did not plan to ask the city of Anaheim for more space for the theme park extension but will create new additions to the park in the underdeveloped areas around the resort that the company already owns.
The company has not announced how much a possible expansion would cost, but it previously stated that the endeavor would be privately funded.
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Planning Board will hold the first workshop on Land Use Ordinance amendments for the 2024 town meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.
The workshop will begin once the board has conducted the business left from the postponed Jan. 16 meeting, which is an application for conditional use for an apartment unit.
A Nissan Fairlady owner is demanding justice after his car, undergoing restoration at a workshop, was taken for an unauthorised “joyride” by the workshop owner’s son, leading to a collision.
According to Mac Seah’s (the owner of the Fairlady) Facebook post, he had entrusted his car to a workshop for suspension, steering rack and bushing restoration based on a friend’s recommendation.
To his shock, the dashcam footage revealed the workshop owner’s son driving the car without permission, reaching speeds exceeding 130km/h and taking it out multiple times at night and even had friends in the car without any consent.
On November 17, 2023, at 8:52 PM, the joyriding ended in a collision with a white Perodua Myvi as the son made a right turn, colliding with the front of the opposing lane’s Myvi.
Mac attempted to resolve the issue amicably, but it has dragged on for three weeks, with both parties refusing to take responsibility for the joyriding incident leading to the collision.
During discussions, the workshop owner insulted and intimidated Mac, stating, “wait and see.”
The owner arrogantly mentioned the car was already sent for repairs, asking, “what can you do about it?”
Mac, disappointed with the situation, revealed the car had been relocated to another reputable workshop for assessment, and the damage report was unfavourable. The extent of the damage rendered the car unsafe to drive.
Determined to hold them accountable, Mac plans to involve legal assistance and his friends. He appealed for support by sharing his Facebook post. Additionally, Mac expressed confusion as the incident raised concerns about his citizenship.
He urged the Malaysian car community to be cautious to prevent similar incidents.
A Nissan Fairlady owner is demanding justice after his car, undergoing restoration at a workshop, was taken for an unauthorised “joyride” by the workshop owner’s son, leading to a collision.
According to Mac Seah’s (the owner of the Fairlady) Facebook post, he had entrusted his car to a workshop for suspension, steering rack and bushing restoration based on a friend’s recommendation.
To his shock, the dashcam footage revealed the workshop owner’s son driving the car without permission, reaching speeds exceeding 130km/h and taking it out multiple times at night and even had friends in the car without any consent.
On November 17, 2023, at 8:52 PM, the joyriding ended in a collision with a white Perodua Myvi as the son made a right turn, colliding with the front of the opposing lane’s Myvi.
Mac attempted to resolve the issue amicably, but it has dragged on for three weeks, with both parties refusing to take responsibility for the joyriding incident leading to the collision.
During discussions, the workshop owner insulted and intimidated Mac, stating, “wait and see.”
The owner arrogantly mentioned the car was already sent for repairs, asking, “what can you do about it?”
Mac, disappointed with the situation, revealed the car had been relocated to another reputable workshop for assessment, and the damage report was unfavourable. The extent of the damage rendered the car unsafe to drive.
Determined to hold them accountable, Mac plans to involve legal assistance and his friends. He appealed for support by sharing his Facebook post. Additionally, Mac expressed confusion as the incident raised concerns about his citizenship.
He urged the Malaysian car community to be cautious to prevent similar incidents.
FACED with a situation where three cars were parked in front of his workshop, a business owner decided to take action with his own hands to resolve the situation.
TikTok user @hasnalrazak decided enough is enough, used a forklift and removed the cars that were parked in front of his workshop’s entrance.
The three drivers were believed to have parked their cars in front of the workshop and went up Batu Caves.
In the almost 4 minute video, he was saying that he is fine if anybody wants to go to Batu Caves, but it would be much better if their cars were parked elsewhere, as he also wants to do his business.
He further stating that this is the consequences of doing so and tell the drivers to not get angry if there are any damages to their car.
Netizens are split in opinions regarding the situation, as some of them felt that he went overboard with his actions, while some understood his frustration.
However, it is still unknown on how the drivers reacted when they returned back from Batu Caves to their cars.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – On Monday, local leaders including Cumberland County District Attorney Sean McCormack, State Representative Thomas Kutz, Upper Allen Township Police and others held a Human Trafficking Community Workshop.
This workshop was held to raise awareness, educate, and tell those who attended to fight against human trafficking.
Representative Kutz says human trafficking is the world’s largest criminal enterprise.
At the workshop, a sex trafficking survivor shared her story. We are not sharing this survivor’s identity for her safety.
She says, as an adult, she was living in hotels throughout Harrisburg working at a strip club.
“Through dancing, I met this couple who used to come into the strip clubs, and she approached me the one day and said, ‘hey um do you want to join the circuit…and travel around the states hit all the major hot spot clubs, we can make money together,'” said the survivor.
The survivor said she had nothing to lose and agreed to go with the couple.
“We get to South Carolina Florence, get to the hotel room, I lay down there we all go to bed him and her on one bed, I’m on the other bed. We go to sleep,” she said.
But when she woke up, the couple was gone, and an armed man was there.
“By the door with a gun in his lap, tells me that I am his and that they left me there and sold me to him,” said the survivor.
The survivor said her trafficker told her who she had to sleep with.
“And my trafficker stood in that hotel room during each situation with a gun in his hand to make sure that I did not try to leave,” said the survivor.
Then one day, she says a man paid the trafficker double to leave the room so he could be alone with her.
“As soon as he left that room and I heard that door click, I took off for my life, and I ran out the room,” said the survivor.
She ran to a nearby truck stop, where she hid for three days.
She says people ask her why she didn’t call the cops after escaping.
“Because the cops were coming there in uniform in the cop car coming to the motel room.”
He connected her to an organization that helped her escape. “Still till this day, it’s not easy for me I still struggle with a lot of things, I’ve overcome a lot but trusting people is definitely a hard one for me,” said the survivor.
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — If you've ever felt the overbearing weight of owning too much stuff, a workshop at the Liverpool Public Library is here to help. Amy Nicholson is a certified decluttering coach and she is hosting a workshop to help you face your mess and declutter.
At the workshop, Amy will teach the "5-Step, No Mess Method" to get rid of the things you don't need. Explore the “Layers of a Clean House,” how to find your “Clutter Threshold,” and much more.
Amy has been a decluttering coach for years. After raising four kids, she decided to downsize and declutter and she's using what she learned to teach others how to do the same.
Amy's Practical Decluttering Workshop is Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Liverpool Public Library.
Registration is required and can be completed here.
You can also reach out to Amy directly at contenthomecoaching@gmail.com
Mexican soldiers and police said late Wednesday they found a small factory used to make a kind of bomb usually dropped by drones, authorities said late Wednesday.
The facility was about the size of a warehouse and had a computer-controlled lathe and milling machine, suggesting the operators had considerable metalworking knowledge.
The factory also apparently produced under-barrel, 40mm grenade launchers designed to be attached to assault rifles, as well as fake Mexican military uniforms.
Prosecutors in the western state of Michoacan said the workshop was one of two discovered in the town of La Huacana on Wednesday. Authorities released images of soldiers seizing items from the workshop.
The Jalisco cartel and local gangs have been fighting bloody turf battles in Michoacan for years.
The warring gangs frequently use bomb-dropping drones, improvised explosive devices buried in roadways, .50 caliber sniper rifles, homemade armored vehicles and grenades.
They also often establish checkpoints on highways, and wear fake military uniforms.
Earlier this month, officials said an alleged cartel attack using drones in southern Mexico killed at least six people and injured 13 others.
Also on Wednesday, authorities in Michoacan announced they had discovered a narcotics lab with over 300 kilos of drugs, 140 empty AK47 rifle magazines and uniforms with military insignia.
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Steubenville, OH — Strong Towns Steubenville and re-craft Steubenville held a mending workshop at the Urban Thrift in down town Steubenville.
The event was meant to teach people fundamental repair techniques and sewing skills to individuals while fostering a sense of community among those with an interest in sewing, creating an opportunity for mentorship networking.
"We’re hoping to teach people very simple sewing skills. We have four workstations set up teaching hemming and basic alterations, sewing machine operations and reading patterns. Patching, whether you want to do a discrete patch or a highly visible decorative patch. And repairing notion- things like zippers, hooks and eyes and buttons," said Shannon Monroe.
Each work station covers a broad spectrum of sewing skills along with a volunteer guiding attendees through the process of learning the skill.
The crafts used were donated by re craft Steubenville who accepts donations of old crafting supplies and non traditional crafts such as sea shells and marbles. Re craft Steubenville then resells the supplies for at least 50% off retail prices.
"Recrafts Steubenville is basically a thrift store for craft supplies. So I like to say if Jo Ann's and Goodwill had a baby it would be re-craft," said Katie Takats.
"We donate those to community organizations to basically eliminate the cost barrier for learning how to do arts and crafts."
The event attracts attendees from outside of the area who came to the workshop.
"I think skills like these have been lost to time and in today’s economy, it’s more economical to repair things rather than always go out to buy them and if it wasn’t for something like this, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn these skills, so I really appreciated it," said Kylee Panepucci.
Strong Towns Steubenville hopes to continue holding events like this in the near future.
Glass of Life has soft opened at 499 7th Avenue North, formerly The Studieaux, across from Round Lake in Historic Uptown | St Pete Rising
With its abundance of murals and museums, St. Petersburg has long been considered one of the artsier cities in Florida. But until recently, with the soft opening of Glass of Life at 499 7th Avenue North, across from Round Lake in Historic Uptown, stained-glass art and artists have not had a large presence in the city’s art scene.
Owner Jodi Chemes is a certified public accountant by trade but has been making stained-glass art as a hobby since 2014. About three years ago she began to sell her artwork, with pieces going for anywhere from $50 to more than $1,000, and then she would donate the profits to local animal shelters and animal rescue groups such as Pet Pal Animal Shelter and Friends of Strays.
For her workshop, Chemes used space in a commercial building she owns at 4116 8th Avenue South, but last year she began to look for a more visible space to showcase her work and offer classes.
She exhibited her wares at some art markets but because the pieces are so fragile and difficult to transport, she wanted a permanent, brick-and-mortar location. That led her to open Glass of Life.
Owner Jodi Chemes is a certified public accountant by trade but has been making stained-glass art as a hobby since 2014 | Glass of Life
“I wanted a spot where people can visit that's easy to get to,” Chemes said in an interview with St. Pete Rising. “This has got visibility, it's easy to get to, and there's good parking.”
A grand opening celebration will likely be held in late February, she added, but the business is currently open with limited hours and is offering stained-glass classes.
The first class is planned for Saturday, January 20th. Students will be able to pick out their design, glass, size, and other specifications and will learn how to score and break glass, grind, foil, and solder.
Glass of Life’s stained-glass art classes cost $150 per person. For that price, you get two two-hour sessions and all materials are included.
“I think a lot of people would like to do stained-glass art,” Chemes said, “and until now there's been no stained-glass places in St. Pete. There was Grand Central Stained Glass & Graphics, but it closed. The only other ones are now in Clearwater and Tampa.”
Owner Jodi Chemes exhibited her wares at some art markets but because the pieces are so fragile and difficult to transport, she wanted a permanent, brick-and-mortar location. And so Glass of Life was born. | Glass of Life
Chemes also uses the Glass of Life space to do her accounting work, and with tax season right around the corner, she’d like to hire one or two skilled stained-glass artists to help teach classes while she focuses on her day job.
“I’ve already met a few people who are qualified to teach stained-glass art classes,” she said. “There’s someone who lives upstairs who used to be a stained-glass artist, and I had someone come in who works primarily in her garage. I don’t think it will be tough to find people to teach.”
Experienced stained-glass artists who don’t have their own tools and studio can rent workspace at Glass of Life for $20 per hour. Chemes also plans to offer a monthly rate for artists who want to regularly use the space.
The first stained-glass class is planned for Saturday, January 20th. Students will learn how to score and break glass, grind, foil, and solder. All supplies and materials are included | Glass of Life
“If somebody wants to be here 20 hours per week, I don't want them to have to pay $400 per week,” Chemes said.
Glass of Life is open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
For more information and updates, follow Glass of Life on Facebook and Instagram.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — "We have employees who have been here more than 50 years, we have employees who have been here more than 40 years, we have employees who have been here more than 20 years," said Community Opportunities Board Member Mary Hodges. "This has been a massive part of their life. "
Since 1969, the Community Opportunities Sheltered Workshop in Kirksville has provided opportunities for individuals with disabilities to give back to their community.
In June 2023, there were reports that the workshop was struggling financially, which led up to Jan. 10 of this year when the board announced operations were shutting down to financial straits.
"Everything has gone up, (due to) inflation," Hodges said. "Our utility prices went up. A large portion of our business model currently was wrapped into recycling and it employed a lot of our people. The borrowing bottom kind of fell out of the recycling industry."
Before ceasing operations, the sheltered workshop employed around 50 workers, a majority of whom have disabilities.
Workers provided several services including recycling, car detailing and other things to help the community.
Board members say the business was never intended to make a profit, but rather, to provide employment to individuals with disabilities.
Now, due to a variety of factors, the organization is not able to continue operation.
"Unfortunately, we just weren't able to keep things going and so we came to kind of a crunch point where we said, okay, we have to suspend operations right now until we until we figure something else out," Hodges said.
If the sheltered workshop can't find a solution, it will have to shut down permanently, which could be devastating for the individuals it employees.
Not only did it provide them work, it also gave them a home away from home that helped workers feel like they were part of the community.
"Not just for the job and the paycheck, but for the sense of community and involvement and togetherness and, we had holiday parties and birthday parties and I think it's safe to say that it was vital to them," Hodges added.
The board of directors will be meeting on Friday, Jan. 19, to discuss the best path going forward. Board members tell KTVO News that the future of Community Opportunities is unclear.
BERKELEY, NJ — The Ocean County Office of Emergency Management is updating its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025, and residents across the county are invited to share their input.
The first public workshop on the plan is set for Jan. 23 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. It can be attended either in-person at Berkeley's Robert J. Miller Airpark or virtually via Microsoft Teams. You can register for the online meeting here.
“Public input for this update is imperative. We gain a lot of important insight from our residents and representatives of public agencies so that the plan reflects Ocean County and the hazards we experience,” said Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, liaison to the Sheriff’s Office.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan, a requirement for Ocean County to receive state and federal disaster relief funds, was last updated in 2018 and approved by FEMA in 2020. It has to be updated every five years, and was first implemented in 2014.
It identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters, and the plan then develops long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future disasters.
“Ocean County experiences a host of natural hazards and disasters,” Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said. “From wild fires to flooding to coastal storms, it’s important this plan reflects the most accurate information available.”
This workshop is intended to be the first in a series hosted by Ocean County and consultant Michael Baker International, Inc.
“The purpose of these workshops is to provide an update on the project and to gather input from residents,” Quinn said. “Public input will help the project team better understand risks, vulnerabilities, and impacts of natural hazards to the community and identify potential mitigation actions to reduce that risk.”
“Whether you attend in person or join the discussion virtually, it’s important we hear from you,” Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea said. “There is also an opportunity to participate by accessing the information on the County website.”
For questions about the plan or the public workshop contact Brittany Dremluk, Consultant Project Manager at Michael Baker International, Inc. by emailing brittany.dremluk@mbakerintl.com or calling 609-807-9556, or Allen J. Mantz, Jr., Radiological Officer, Acting Domestic Preparedness Planner, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office at amantz@co.ocean.nj.us or calling 732-341-3451, Ext. 6120.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo residents are invited to another workshop and open house to help re-imagine locations around downtown Kalamazoo.
The workshop, which aims to collect feedback from the community, is focused on four to five locations. This includes the following:
North Kalamazoo Mall
Burdick Street between Lovell and Cedar Street
Rose Street Plaza
Exchange Alley
Farmer's Alley
"Downtown needs to keep fresh and vibrant and doing public investment in public infrastructure and placemaking in a downtown drive economic development in bringing jobs and economic activity downtown," Bob Doyle, project leader for Kalamazoo Downtown Placemaking, said.
Wednesday's workshop comes just a month after the Kalamazoo City Commission accepted a $300,000 grant, a portion of which is expected to help construction.
So far, the project is very early in the process, according to Doyle.
Those interested in sharing their ideas about the future of downtown Kalamazoo can stop by the Van Deusen Room of the downtown branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library starting at 5:30 p.m.
BEDFORD – Join Janet Eger from the White River Forestry Committee on Thursday, February 15, and Saturday, February 17, to hone your skills in identifying trees in winter. People are encouraged to attend both workshop sessions, but if someone can only attend one one, they will still benefit from the class.
Janet Eger
Thursday’s session will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Spring Mill State Park’s Nature Center, east of Mitchell, IN. Saturday’s session will also be held at Spring Mill State Park. Participants will meet in the Grissom Memorial parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The Saturday session will be finished before noon.
Eger explains that in Thursday’s session, she will explain ways to distinguish different tree species without their leaves. She has learned many tree identification tricks as a forester with over 40 years of field experience. She will bring twig samples so people can examine the buds of common trees to compare different species and nuts and seeds of those species and how the bark varies between tree species.
On Saturday, Eger will take the group on a paved trail through the woods while the group practices identifying trees and showing people the differences in bark, twigs, nuts, and other characteristics. If people cannot make the Thursday session, they are still welcome to attend on Saturday. Other area foresters will also be on hand to assist with an interactive, hands-on session.
The workshop costs $10, and pre-registration is required, so we have enough handouts available. Space is also limited in the nature center.
Refreshments will be provided at both sessions. Please call Teena Ligman at 812-278-0139 or email tdligman@att.net for more information and to register for the workshop. The White River Forestry Committee sponsored the workshop, part of the Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners Association and Spring Mill State Park.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A vehicle caught fire overnight at a workshop in Escambia County.
It happened around 3:40 a.m. at Stock Yard of Pensacola in the 5400 block of Pensacola Blvd.
According to Escambia County Fire Rescue, firefighters arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames inside the workshop. It caused an extension to the structure.
Firefighters brought the fire under control in 10 minutes.
The vehicle was determined a complete loss.
"FDOT was called for assistance due to water from the fire trucks freezing on Pensacola Blvd. There were no injuries or fatalities," Escambia County Fire Rescue says in a release.
The Bureau of Fire and Arson is investigating the cause of the fire.
BEDFORD – Join Janet Eger from the White River Forestry Committee on Thursday, February 15, and Saturday, February 17, to hone your skills in identifying trees in winter. People are encouraged to attend both workshop sessions, but if someone can only attend one one, they will still benefit from the class.
Janet Eger
Thursday’s session will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Spring Mill State Park’s Nature Center, east of Mitchell, IN. Saturday’s session will also be held at Spring Mill State Park. Participants will meet in the Grissom Memorial parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The Saturday session will be finished before noon.
Eger explains that in Thursday’s session, she will explain ways to distinguish different tree species without their leaves. She has learned many tree identification tricks as a forester with over 40 years of field experience. She will bring twig samples so people can examine the buds of common trees to compare different species and nuts and seeds of those species and how the bark varies between tree species.
On Saturday, Eger will take the group on a paved trail through the woods while the group practices identifying trees and showing people the differences in bark, twigs, nuts, and other characteristics. If people cannot make the Thursday session, they are still welcome to attend on Saturday. Other area foresters will also be on hand to assist with an interactive, hands-on session.
The workshop costs $10, and pre-registration is required, so we have enough handouts available. Space is also limited in the nature center.
Refreshments will be provided at both sessions. Please call Teena Ligman at 812-278-0139 or email tdligman@att.net for more information and to register for the workshop. The White River Forestry Committee sponsored the workshop, part of the Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners Association and Spring Mill State Park.
The SUV has just covered 1152 km with 90% of it in the city.
BHPian Utkarsh1907 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
A huge problem with the Tucson 2WD Diesel signature. The car is barely a month old (bought on 10th November) and it suddenly started overheating after a 100 km drive. Smoke started coming out of the vents and subsequently, the car gave an “Engine overheated” warning. We paused for fifteen minutes and then the warning was no longer there. Tried talking to the roadside assistance, but couldn’t reach them. The next day, the problem resurfaced and now the on-site road assistance has taken the car to the workshop. Highly disappointed with such an expensive car.The car has just covered 1152 km with 90% of it in the city.
Maybe, Hyundai has given a lemon. Hopefully, they resolve it soon.
Here's what BHPian debuda had to say on the matter:
This is quite worrisome. Not expected from a costly modern car. Maybe the electric cooling fan has stopped working or there is a coolant leak. The former seems more likely. Incidentally, such failures can happen if there is a rat problem.
Do keep us posted about the actual diagnosis and rectification of the problem by Hyundai Service.
Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
The owner of the Moto Pitstop motorcycle service centre in Rathgar, south Dublin, Daragh Smith, said his business is “gone” with bikes for sale and repair destroyed in the blaze.
But the most important thing for him was “human life” and that his employee, a mechanic in his late 40s, had made it out of the premises alive.
“He has burns on his legs and hand,” Mr Smith said.
He told how the mechanic had walked away from the blaze dazed but was “doing well” in St James’ Hospital in Dublin.
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“I’ve just left James’ Hospital and his partner is in there with him. I wasn't there (at the workshop) at the time this happened,” he said.
“It’s a miracle that he got out. He’s so lucky to have got out. I was out collecting parts in the van and when I came back then, the whole of Rathgar was closed.
“Someone had rang me and said the place was on fire. I thought it was just a bit of smoke (from a repair).
“But I rang the shop and then his mobile and it went straight to voicemail and that never happens.
“So, I dumped the van at home and went straight in on my bike. I got there and then I saw what everyone else has seen.”
A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said they're making “good progress" and that two fire engines remain at the scene in addition to a foam tender. Earlier, a turntable ladder was deployed to fight the fire from above.
"A water tanker has also been sent to augment water supplies to the fireground. One person has been taken to hospital from the scene,” they said.
Road closures remain in place on Terenure Road East, Highfield Road and Orwell Road.
Mr Smith said the intensity of the blaze would have been as a result of the workshop obviously being filled with oil.
“All my bikes, customers’ bikes are gone,” he said. “It’s a disaster. I have no idea how much I’ve lost but my business is gone.
“It was a business that paid its way. I am just worried for him now. I know he will be okay but it’ll be a hard time for a while.
“The doctors seemed to be happy with him. He doesn’t remember an explosion, he just remembers bits and pieces. I’m sure he will.”
Mr Smith said the mechanic is stable in hospital. He added: “I am just trying to get through today and tomorrow now.”
An onlooker from a business nearby took video footage of the scene and audible popping sounds could be heard from inside the workshop, where the fire was growing in intensity.
Images online show clouds of black smoke rising from the scene of the incident.
Mark Duffy, who works at Howley Souhan Estate Agents, across from the workshop, said he and colleagues heard a small explosion at about 10.20am.
“I don't think anyone quite knows what caused it. A huge amount of smoke came out of the workshop and there was a thick tyre smell,” he said.
“My female colleague, a manager here, saw a gentleman. I think he was the only one in there at the time. He was walking (down the street) in shock.
“The gardaí evacuated the street then, so we had to leave. We just hope that poor man is OK. It was all very shocking.
“We were worried that there might be other people in there, but it seemed to be just him in there at the time.
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“You could hear the popping of the engines of the bikes that were in the shop, there was so much smoke everywhere. It was a really powerful fire.
“But the fire brigade were there so quickly, thankfully.”
A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said: “At 10:18am, Dublin Fire Brigade received reports of a fire in a workshop in Rathgar Village.
“Firefighters from Donnybrook, Rathfarnham and Dolphins Barn fire stations responded to the location, where a well-developed fire had taken hold.
“Smoke is drifting across the locality, and we have asked nearby residents to take precautions if they are affected. Road closures are in place and road users are advised to avoid the area.”
Shluchos from across New Jersey gathered at the newly built Chabad of Hunterdon County for a regional Kinus, which highlighted the Rebbe’s directives during the era of the Six-Day War.
Shluchos from across New Jersey gathered at the newly built Chabad of Hunterdon County for a regional Kinus, which highlighted the Rebbe’s directives during the era of the Six-Day War.
With the matzav in Eretz Yisroel foremost on their minds, NJ’s shluchos opened their annual Kinus with a workshop focusing on practical direction from the Rebbe’s guidance in the era of the Six-Day War. Facilitated by Malkie Herson, this interactive workshop explored the 10 Mitvzoim, including functional strategies to enhance their shlichus in this regard.
“The creative presentation not only gave us a comprehensive overview of the subject and its history but also ignited a spark within us, motivating us to keep the mivtzoim in the front of our minds and actively integrating them into our lives and our Shlichus,” said Nechamy Simon. “The workshop translated our inspiration into actionable steps, enabling our Shluchos to collectively explore and refine our approach.”
The Kinus was held at Rochel Kornfeld’s beautiful, new Chabad House in Hunterdon County. The day included spa stations, creative team-building activities, and a comedy show with Malky Knopfler. Shlucha Sarale Bluming shared personal stories to empower us in dealing with life’s inevitable challenges. The valuable Q&A which followed, indicated the authenticity and relevance of her talk. A highlight of the day was shluchos sharing instances of their sister-shluchos supporting them beyond the call of duty. Catered meals and a musical kumzitz rounded out this rich day of friendship, learning, and laughter.
The Kinus is part of Chabad of New Jersey’s Mental Health Initiative (MHI) – the invaluable program provided by the Rabbinical College of America. This vital initiative provides a broad spectrum of professional training and workshops, the services of an on-call mental health consultant, and subsidies for shluchim families’ personal therapy needs. At the heart of this Initiative are the three annual Kinusim (for shluchim, shluchos, and families), to nurture friendships and connections amongst the New Jersey shluchim family.
Presenter Saraleh Bluming observed,” To see the שבת אחים גם יחד and friendship between the NJ Shluchos is heartwarming and inspiring. They are fortunate to have this gift and opportunity to come together.”
Be Kind Workshop, January 8, at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. Participants joined Tina Thomas, executive director and other members of Action For Kindness to create their own hand-painted BE KIND sign.
Friends; Kendra Castle, Megan Strojny, and Rose Freel, all from Sykesville, spend the evening together painting signs. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)A rainbow of color choices were available for painting. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Stephanie Sadler from Eldersburg, paints her sign. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Friends; Ann Costlow, Baltimore, and Ann Layton, Sykesville, spend the evening together painting signs. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Tyler Kaplan 13, from Woodbine, paints his sign with a “zen-tangle” themed. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Pamela Mlkin from Finksburg, paints her sigh. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)On the back of each sign, a Be Kind message is affixed. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Plenty of paint brushes available for participants. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Carrie Newcomer, Sykesville, paints her Be Kind sign. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Carroll County Public Library’s Nadine Rosendale from Eldersburg and Pamela Malkin from Finksberg, paint their signs. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Megan Strojny, Sykesville, paints her sign with a red pallet. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Carolina, 13, and Carley Masaberg from Eldersburg, paint their signs. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Carrie Newcomer, Sykesville, paints her Be Kind sign. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Meghan Manas and Carrie Newcomer, both from Sykesville, paint their signs. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Rachel Carpenter, 14, Sykesville, paints her sign. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Darcie Kaplan and her son, Tyler, 13, from Woodbine, paint their signs, Tyler painting a “zen-tangle” themed sign. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)This colorful sign was painted by Carroll County Public Library’s Nadine Rosendale from Eldersburg. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Rachel Carpenter, 14, dips her brush into red paint. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Erin Denney, right, and her daughter, Allison, 14, recently moved to Mt. Airy from Tennessee. They said they were drawn to the area because of the welcoming, kind “vibe” they felt from Marylanders. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Erin Denney, right, and her daughter, Allison, 14, recently moved to Mt. Airy from Tennessee. They said they were drawn to the area because of the welcoming, kind “vibe” they felt from Marylanders. Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Tina Thomas, Executive Director of Action for Kindness, welcomes participants who will create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Participants create hand painted \xe2\x80\x9cBe Kind\xe2\x80\x9d signs at the Be Kind Workshop at the Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg Branch. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
